What does the cryptic crossword clue "Employed head of Washington Post, for example (4)" mean?

The definition is "Employed". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). US (synonym="US") + ED (synonym="ED") = USED; definition: "Employed" The answer is USED.

Employed head of Washington Post, for example (4)

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